Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Refresher Work Related Stress

This WorkSafe-approved training course supports Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Deputy HSRs in understanding how they can effectively use their powers when participating in the identification, prevention, and control of the risks associated with Work Related Stress.

Under the OHS Act (section 67) all elected HSRs and deputy HSRs, after completing an initial course of training, have an entitlement (for each year they hold office) to attend Refresher training and choose the course in consultation with their employer.

The training will provide HSRs with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to represent their designated work group (DWG) when raising health and safety concerns in relation to Work Related Stress.

Course content:

• The value of being an HSR – a review
• Review of key terms and concepts
• Risk Management
• Elements of OHS Legislative Framework
• Types of hazards
• Determining risk levels and controls
• HSRs and Work-Related Stress

• bring along a pen and paper

This short course does not include accredited units and training.

Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course  (including resource and/or materials costs associated with your course).

Booking your short course is easy and starts online. Once you've completed your online booking, you can choose from the following convenient payment options:

• Online: pay securely via our online payment portal.
• Over the phone: we will call you to take EFTPOS payment over the phone using your credit or debit card.
• In person: visit your nearest campus to pay by card.
• Authority to Invoice: if you nominate a third party (such as your employer) to cover your course cost, we will email you an Authority to Invoice form.

There are 4 simple steps when booking for a short course with us. 

1. Book – Book online and complete your enrolment details at swtafe.edu.au 
2. Verify – You will be asked to verify your identity online as part of the booking process.
3. Pay – Pay online, in person, over the phone, or request an invoice for third-party payment.
4. Attend – Once confirmed, we’ll email all the course details and any pre-reading required.

If need any assistance with completing your booking, contact our team via the live chat below, call 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.

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